Coronavirus
Coronavirus:UNIUYO shuts down institution for one Month
The authorities of the University of Uyo Akwa Ibom State have announced the closure of the institution for one Month in line with the the directives of the National Universities Commission.
The Commission’s Executive Secretary, Prof Abubakar Rasheed through a circular on “Management of the Virus (COVID 19) Pandemic” signed on his behalf by the Deputy Executive Secretary (academics), Suleiman Ramon-Yusuf, had, as part of measures to contain and prevent the spread of the disease throughout the country, approved the closure of all schools for a period of one month, commencing from Monday, March 23, 2020.
“Consequently, all Universities shall be closed for one month as from Monday, March 23, 2020. Vice chancellors are kindly requested to ensure immediate compliance.” The circular said.
In keeping with the Directives the University of Uyo, through its memo to the “University Community” dated March 20, 2020, which was signed by the registrar and secretary of council, Aniediabasi Udofia, directed the closure of the school for one month.
The memo reads in part
“The vice chancellor on behalf of the senate of the University of Uyo, has directed that the University of Uyo be closed for normal business for a period of one (1) month commencing from Monday, March 23, 2020.
“However, all staff on essential services will continue to perform their duties as scheduled,”
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